- How a Documentary Project Ruined the Friendship Between Elsa Majimbo and Naomi Campbell
Elsa Majimbo, the Kenyan chess prodigy and comedic sensation, has recently opened up about her complicated relationship with Naomi Campbell, the British supermodel and fashion icon. In a candid TikTok video, Majimbo revealed how their friendship turned sour over a misunderstanding about a documentary project.
Majimbo met Campbell in December 2020, when the latter was visiting Nairobi. Majimbo reached out to Campbell and got invited to join her on vacation. The two seemed to hit it off, as they shared experiences, appeared on Campbell’s vlog, and discussed potential collaborations.
However, things went downhill when Majimbo pursued a documentary project independently, without informing Campbell, who had proposed the idea to her. Campbell felt betrayed and accused Majimbo of disrespecting her mentorship. She also claimed to have been behind Majimbo’s rise to fame, which Majimbo denied.
The fallout led to a decline in Majimbo’s influence in the celebrity world, as she lost some of the connections that Campbell had introduced her to. Majimbo said she tried to apologize and reconcile with Campbell, but to no avail. She also admitted that she turned to alcohol to cope with the situation, but eventually managed to get her life back on track.
Majimbo said that she was grateful for Campbell’s initial support, but clarified that they were neither friends nor enemies. She said that Campbell did play a big role in her career, but did not make her who she is.
The video sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising Majimbo for speaking her truth, and others criticizing her for biting the hand that fed her. Some also questioned the timing and motive of the video, as it was deleted shortly after it went viral.
Majimbo has not commented further on the matter, and neither has Campbell. The two remain estranged, as their fans hope for a possible reconciliation in the future.
